Most of us are guilty of focusing solely on our facial skin health and neglecting other parts of our body. This can often result in the hands and feet being quenched and in need of some much-needed TLC.
Cracked feet and red, dry palms are an all-too-common ailment however there are many household ingredients that can be used to create natural and effective remedies for hands and feet.
Our hands and feet probably work the hardest of any part of our body and therefore need some extra care. By spending a few minutes tending to them, you can easily achieve soft and supple healthy skin with little effort.
Beauty tips for soft feet and palms
Soak Your Feet In Warm Water
Soaking your feet in warm water is a great way to start any foot-care regime. By taking a sturdy bowl or bucket, full half way with warm water and leave the feet soak for around 10 minutes. Remove from the water and pat dry with a soft and clean towel.
Scrub With A Slice
When your feet are dried add a pinch of sugar or salt to a slice of lemon and use this as an exfoliator by rubbing in a circular motion over the hardened parts of skin. This can also be used on the palms but do so gently to avoid damage.
Oil Them
Once you have finished using the lemon as a natural alternative to a pumice stone, dip a cotton wool ball in some olive oil and apply to the hands and feet as a moisturizer. The best results can be achieved by wearing socks or gloves after doing this, so it allows the oil time to penetrate the skin.
Protect Them
If you are often bare footed or even careless about exposing your hands and feet to damaging environments, then it is worth reconsidering your actions. When cleaning or washing dishes, use gloves and avoid walking outside without wearing appropriate protective shoes.
The Best Home Remedies For Soft Feet and Hands
Home remedies are often a more appealing and effective way to cure any ailment and this includes dry feet and hands.
Try using this home remedy for softening even the hardest and cracked heels and palms.
- Mix a tablespoon of oil with 2 tablespoons of sugar and use this to exfoliate your hands and feet.
- Rinse away any residual lotion after rubbing gently for 2 minutes before applying a thin layer of coconut oil.
- Repeat this method regularly for the best results.
- Olive oil can also be used in place of coconut oil if you wish.
Milk and Lemon
Most of us have both milk and lemons in our kitchens so this is an easy remedy to do at a moment’s notice. If your milk is not pasteurized, then you will need to boil it and cool it to destroy any bacteria. Add a few drops of glycerin and lemon juice into the milk and leave to infuse for 30 minutes.
Once ready then massage into the skin of the feet and hands slowly and gently. Repeating this daily will ensure that any hard or dry skin will come away naturally.
Oat Flour
The ingredients needed for this miracle cure are a paste made from olive oil, oat flour and glycerin. Once thoroughly mixed together, apply the mask over your feet and palms and leave for 30 minutes. Wash clean after the time is up and repeat regularly for the best results.
Kokum Butter
Melt 2 teaspoons of kokum butter before adding 5-10 teaspoons of fresh cucumber juice along with a teaspoon of almond oil. Mix well and apply the mask over your hands and feet before leaving for 15 minutes to work its magic. Rinse using warm water as the oils from the butter can be difficult to remove fully. You will be left with soft and rejuvenated skin.
Dairy Butter
This super simple remedy involves adding a small pea-sized amount of butter to your hands and feet and massaging in until absorbed. Much like using a moisturizer, butter is a very oily and potent skin conditioner.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a fantastic addition to any beauty regime as it conditions hair and cleanses skin. By simply taking a few drops of coconut oil and massaging it into the hands and feet you will achieve soft skin simply by using a product you already have in your kitchen cupboard.
Olive Oil
By taking a few drops of olive oil, massage liberally into both the hands and feet. You can either wash away with clean water after 10 minutes or leave overnight by covering with socks and gloves. Either way you will be left with rejuvenated skin.
Honey
Honey is one of nature’s best moisturizers and it can create a soft and supple layer of skin. Create a mask using half a grated potato, 1 tablespoon of honey and a few drops of milk. Mix together thoroughly before applying to the hands and feet and leaving for 15 minutes before washing clean.
